Investigate how e-commerce has affected the way people buy goods & services

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3

Pass	Merit	Distinction
A brief definition of e-commerce Explain how e-commerce has changed the way people buy goods & services covering the key points of Choice Convenience Cost Give an example to illustrate at least one point May not use the correct terminology	Define e-commerce using examples of at least 2 different types of e-commerce websites Also cover Location Flexibility Give an example to illustrate three of the key points Use the correct terminology most of the time	A detailed definition of e-commerce using examples of a range of different types of e-commerce websites A detailed explanation of the key points. Give an example to illustrate each of the five key points. Use the correct terminology

Lesson Objectives

• Define e-commerce
• Explain how e-commerce has changed the way people buy goods & services

Starter

Created with Wallwisher

Task

Using your Unit 8 document

1. Start a new page (ctrl+enter)
2. Add the title How E-Commerce Has Changed The Way People Buy Goods and Services
3. Add the heading E-Commerce
4. Write a paragraph explaining e-commerce, use some examples of e commerce sites

Activity

Choose a site from the types below to use as an example (merit and distinction candidates should choose more than one site)

• Auction
• Price-Comparison
• Specialist retailers
• Supermarkets

Have a look around your chosen site(s) thinking about choice, cost, convenience (merit and distinction candidates should also think about location and flexibility)

Task

1. Add a heading for Choice
2. Explain how e-commerce has given customers more choice using at least one example from your chosen website.

Plenary

Print your Unit 8 work, swap with a friend and green pen each others work.